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651.

The man was called a hero because he ?

A. expressed his willingness to risk his life to save others
B. managed to escape from the fire
C. showed great courage in fighting the fire
D. saved a life
Answer» E.
652.

They are made to secure the property of citizens against theft and damage means that the law

A. helps in recovering the stolen property of the citizens.
B. assists citizens whose property has been stolen or destroyed.
C. initiate process against offenders of law.
D. safeguards people s possessions against being stolen or lost.
Answer» E.
653.

Remora feeds

A. on the shark it travels with.
B. on the left-over parts of the shark s prey.
C. by detaching itself to attack the prey.
D. on a whale or another type of fish.
Answer» C. by detaching itself to attack the prey.
654.

Which statement doesn t refer to small-pox?

A. Previous projects had failed.
B. People are no longer vaccinated for it.
C. The World Health Organisation mounted a worldwide campaign to eradicate the disease.
D. It was a serious threat.
Answer» B. People are no longer vaccinated for it.
655.

Dr. Albert delighted _____ .

A. in being helped by others
B. in not being honoured
C. in being honoured
D. in helping others
Answer» E.
656.

The word aim in this passage means

A. to look at something
B. to have an ambition
C. to point a gun at something or someone
D. to try to reach somewhere
Answer» D. to try to reach somewhere
657.

How did putting up signs of his success in America help Mr. Kroc?

A. People could work in the outlets for a week
B. People could apply for jobs
C. Children would visit the outlets more
D. Americans would encourage him and buy more hamburgers
Answer» E.
658.

He (Herman), was in colour, a light green. This means he

A. was sick
B. was frightened
C. the room had a green light
D. his dress was green in colour
Answer» C. the room had a green light
659.

Success has many fathers but failure has none means

A. failure has many mothers but no fathers
B. success comes naturally to men not women
C. no one owns up to failure
D. success has only fathers but no mothers
Answer» D. success has only fathers but no mothers
660.

Parody means

A. twist
B. jeopardize
C. ridicule
D. imitate
Answer» E.
661.

The author appears to be advocating which of the following approaches to be adopted by society.

A. Capitalistic
B. Communists
C. Humanistic
D. Authoritarian
Answer» D. Authoritarian
662.

What made the restaurant popular?

A. The servers were kind
B. The ingredients used were genuine
C. It was owned by two brothers
D. It was clean and inexpensive
Answer» E.
663.

Dr. Albert Schweitzer was the winner of the _____ .

A. Nobel Prize in 1952 for Medicine
B. Nobel Prize in 1952 for Peace
C. Nobel Prize in 1952 for Chemistry
D. Nobel Prize in 1953 for Peace
Answer» C. Nobel Prize in 1952 for Chemistry
664.

The author warns us against

A. not playing false with the citizens.
B. dangers inherent in the cyber-world.
C. not using the cyber-world judiciously.
D. not protecting the citizens from dangerous politicians.
Answer» B. dangers inherent in the cyber-world.
665.

All the body s cells need a constant supply of

A. Hydrogen
B. Helium
C. Oxygen
D. Nitrogen
Answer» D. Nitrogen
666.

The colour changing ability of a chameleon is a form of camouflage which is a

A. disease which affects chameleons.
B. disguise that lets it blend in with its surroundings.
C. dance done by chameleons.
D. colour that fades.
Answer» C. dance done by chameleons.
667.

If the supply of oxygen is cut off, the brain cells survive

A. 9 to 10 minutes
B. for 15 minutes
C. for an hour
D. 4 to 5 minutes
Answer» E.
668.

The word spurious means

A. genuine
B. authentic
C. substantial
D. fake
Answer» E.
669.

What is meant by programmed our lives?

A. We have set a mechanical routine.
B. We like to become software engineers.
C. We give various programmes.
D. We give a set of instructions.
Answer» B. We like to become software engineers.
670.

Half of the worlds chameleons are found

A. in the continent of Asia.
B. in the Sahara Desert.
C. on the African island of Madagascar.
D. on the Asian island of Madagascar.
Answer» D. on the Asian island of Madagascar.
671.

Why did Michelangelo destroy so many drawings before he died?

A. Nobody knows.
B. They were unimportant.
C. They were only drafts.
D. He had changed the drawings.
Answer» B. They were unimportant.
672.

What is McDonald s philosophy?

A. Quality control, service, cleanliness and high prices
B. Quality control, cleanliness and cheap prices
C. Quality control, service and cheap prices
D. Quality control, service, cleanliness and cheap prices
Answer» E.
673.

Which of the following best describes the behaviour of modern man?

A. Imaginative and sympathetic.
B. Cruel and greedy.
C. Conscientious and co-operative.
D. Percepting and creative.
Answer» C. Conscientious and co-operative.
674.

How is the ministry of Agriculture playing its role in increasing the production of flowers ?

A. Though optimum utilisation of land, water, soil plant
B. Through seeds, cuttings, budding and grafting
C. Formulating and implementing of national policies for rapid agricultural growth
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
675.

According to the paragraph what was the strategy used to eliminate the spread of small-pox?

A. Vaccination of the entire village
B. Treatment of individual victims.
C. Isolation of victims and mass vaccinations.
D. Extensive reporting of outbreaks.
Answer» D. Extensive reporting of outbreaks.
676.

The author s seriousness regarding the situation can best be described in the following sentences.

A. Our leaders should display their powers of censorship when needed.
B. If this is the official idea of prompt action at a time of crisis among communities, then Indians have more reason to fear their protectors than the nebulous mischief-maker of the cyber-world.
C. The politicians deflect attention from their own incompetence.
D. If a few morphed images and spurious texts can unsettle an entire nation, then there Is something deeply wrong with the nation.
Answer» B. If this is the official idea of prompt action at a time of crisis among communities, then Indians have more reason to fear their protectors than the nebulous mischief-maker of the cyber-world.
677.

The heart sends oxygen-rich blood

A. to the kidneys only
B. to the entire body
C. to the lungs only
D. to the brain only
Answer» C. to the lungs only
678.

It can be inferred from the passage that the most unusual aspect of the Cleopatra drawing is that

A. the figure is tormented.
B. the figure is screaming.
C. one drawing is hidden.
D. one drawing is backward.
Answer» D. one drawing is backward.
679.

Chameleons change colour when they are

A. afraid, excited or angry.
B. excited, angry or hungry.
C. angry, excited or happy.
D. afraid, angry or hungry.
Answer» D. afraid, angry or hungry.
680.

The energy sources of the future are

A. nuclear and hydropower
B. coal and natural gas
C. wind and solar power
D. oil and biomass
Answer» D. oil and biomass
681.

Who is McDonald s named after?

A. Two brothers unrelated to Mr. Kroc
B. Two brothers related to Mr. Kroc
C. Mr. Kroc s two sons
D. Mr. Kroc s two brothers
Answer» B. Two brothers related to Mr. Kroc
682.

According to the passage, why has modern man turned out as an enemy of everything that is nonhuman?

A. He has been dominated by drives of acquisitiveness and power.
B. He consciously practises spirit of co-operation.
C. Non-humans have refused co-operation to human beings
D. He hates and distrusts other human beings.
Answer» D. He hates and distrusts other human beings.
683.

Which of the following is not implied in the passage?

A. Laws protect those who respect it.
B. Laws ensure people s religious and social rights absolutely and unconditionally.
C. A criminal is detered from committing crimes for fear of the law.
D. The forces of law help to transform irresponsible citizens into responsible ones.
Answer» C. A criminal is detered from committing crimes for fear of the law.
684.

What was the goal of the campaign against small-pox?

A. To decrease the spread of small-pox worldwide.
B. To eliminate small-pox worldwide in ten years.
C. To provide mass vaccinations against small-pox worldwide.
D. To initiate worldwide projects for small-pox, malaria and yellow fever at the same time.
Answer» C. To provide mass vaccinations against small-pox worldwide.
685.

What techniques are used for "planting materials" ?

A. Seeds
B. Cuttings
C. Seeds, cutting, budding and grafting
D. Budding and grafting
Answer» D. Budding and grafting
686.

Dr. John Gibbon of U.S.A. developed an artificial heart in

A. 1953
B. 1960
C. 1950
D. 1955
Answer» B. 1960
687.

According to the passage, Michelangelo is

A. a private person.
B. one of the great artists in the world.
C. the most famous architect in Rome.
D. a depressed man.
Answer» C. the most famous architect in Rome.
688.

The synonym for Ubiquitous is

A. Omnipotent
B. Omnifarious
C. Omniscient
D. Omnipresent
Answer» E.
689.

The colour change is determined by

A. light and wind.
B. light and pressure.
C. pressure and temperature.
D. light and temperature.
Answer» E.
690.

Which of the following statements is not true in context of the given passage?

A. Power and possession go hand in hand.
B. The modern man is not individualist.
C. There is a need for a new renaissance.
D. Poor and weak people are oppressed by the modern man.
Answer» E.
691.

The passage mainly focus on ?

A. Department of agriculture
B. Floriculture
C. The Ministry of Agriculture
D. Harvest management
Answer» C. The Ministry of Agriculture
692.

The expression customs and ceremonies means

A. fairs and festivals.
B. habits and traditions.
C. usual practices and religious rites.
D. superstitions and formalities.
Answer» C. usual practices and religious rites.
693.

Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. The World Health Organisation
B. The Eradication of Small-pox
C. Small-pox Vaccinations
D. Infectious Diseases
Answer» C. Small-pox Vaccinations
694.

Heart diseases occur from

A. coronium
B. pericardium
C. heart cells
D. damage to the heart muscles
Answer» E.
695.

The word pensive in the passage can be best substituted with the word

A. angry
B. happy
C. anxious
D. thoughtful
Answer» E.
696.

A chameleon s colour changes to help it

A. look beautiful.
B. attract prey.
C. avoid its enemies.
D. fly away.
Answer» D. fly away.
697.

The scientific invention began after the Industrial Revolution of ________.

A. 1789
B. 1889
C. 1879
D. 1779
Answer» B. 1889
698.

Which of the following is one of the requirements bringing out the best is man?

A. Money
B. Success
C. Power
D. Understanding
Answer» E.
699.

What is the purpose of male ants?

A. To lay eggs.
B. To protect the colony.
C. To mate with future queen ants.
D. To live a long life.
Answer» D. To live a long life.
700.

How is the production increased ?

A. With the help of resources
B. By proving favourable climatic condition
C. Controlling temperature
D. Through light intensity
Answer» C. Controlling temperature